A look back at 2025: emotional farewells, personal milestones and unforgettable moments on and off the course.
2025 was a year full of stories. Legendary careers came to a close, new paths were forged, and golf delivered everything from emotional farewells to dramatic comebacks. Sometimes, a single putt is enough to define an entire year. Here’s our year in review.
Bernhard Langer’s Quiet Farewell at Augusta
Few images in golf speak louder than words. But when Bernhard Langer stood on the 18th green at Augusta in April, the crowd rose to their feet as the two-time Masters champion took his final putt. It wasn’t enough to make the cut, but that hardly mattered. After 41 starts, Langer’s decades-long presence at Augusta earned global respect. Gracious and composed, he expressed his hope to return as a non-playing champion. A quiet exit for a giant who never sought the spotlight, yet always commanded it.
Golf in the Face of Fire and Celebration
While Augusta was filled with nostalgia, another iconic course faced a different kind of drama. In California, wildfires driven by strong winds forced tens of thousands to evacuate, threatening the historic Riviera Country Club. With nearly a century of history, including Olympic events and Major victories, Riviera stood in the path of destruction. Fire crews battled to protect one of golf’s most storied venues.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the globe, LIV Golf Adelaide delivered a moment of pure celebration. Patrick Reed’s hole-in-one on the infamous 12th “Watering Hole” sent fans into a frenzy. Drinks flew, cheers erupted, and the atmosphere resembled a football match more than a golf event—exactly the energy LIV Golf aims to create.
Personal Stories That Shaped the Season
Beyond the courses, personal moments left lasting impressions. On the Ladies European Tour, Laura Fünfstück married fellow tour pro Rosie Davies, returning to competition just days later. “Nice to think about my swing again instead of tablecloths,” she joked, highlighting how closely personal life and professional golf intertwine.
Tiger Woods made headlines off the course, reportedly dating Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Both based in Florida, the pair were seen together multiple times. With both families involved in junior golf, their paths naturally crossed. Amid injury recovery and the loss of his mother, Woods’ private life once again took center stage